26 Questions
What is the primary classification of monoclonal antibodies based on their function?
Function
What characterizes conjugated monoclonal antibodies?
They are tagged or labeled with a molecule
What is the main difference between naked and conjugated monoclonal antibodies?
The presence or absence of a label or tag
Which type of monoclonal antibody does not have an attached molecule?
Naked monoclonal antibody
What is the function of the molecule attached to conjugated monoclonal antibodies?
To provide additional therapeutic effects
What is the primary purpose of screening cells after fusion?
To identify cells that produce the desired monoclonal antibodies
What is the fate of cells producing the desired monoclonal antibodies after screening?
They are transferred and grown in tissue culture
What type of antibodies are produced by the cells after fusion?
Monoclonal antibodies
What is the purpose of growing cells in tissue culture?
To increase the number of cells producing the desired antibodies
What is the outcome of the fusion process?
Production of monoclonal antibodies
What is one of the primary applications of the subject discussed?
Identifying certain types of cancer
What is an alternative purpose of the subject besides cancer identification?
Delivering drug therapies to target cancer cells
What is a potential immune-related consequence of the subject's application?
Initiation of immune responses against cancer cells
What is not a function of the subject discussed?
Conducting cancer surgery
What can be said about the subject's application in cancer treatment?
It can initiate immune responses and deliver targeted therapies
What is the main purpose of combining two monoclonal antibodies in a single drug?
To enable the immune system to attack cancer cells immediately
What is the role of CD19 in the monoclonal antibody blinatumomab?
It is a protein found in cancer cells
What is the characteristic of monoclonal antibodies produced using tissue culture techniques?
They are produced in vitro
What is the result of combining two monoclonal antibodies in a single drug like blinatumomab?
The immune system can attack cancer cells immediately
What is the target of the monoclonal antibody blinatumomab in cancer cells?
CD19 protein
What is the purpose of the CD3 protein in the monoclonal antibody blinatumomab?
To target T cells
What are some of the key areas where monoclonal antibodies are commonly applied?
Research, medical diagnosis, and treatment
What is the significance of monoclonal antibodies in medical diagnosis?
They help identify specific diseases or conditions
What is the primary reason monoclonal antibodies are used in research?
To understand the underlying mechanisms of diseases
What is a potential benefit of using monoclonal antibodies in treatment?
They can be engineered to target specific cells or tissues
What is a common characteristic of monoclonal antibodies?
They are specific to a particular antigen
This quiz covers the different types of monoclonal antibodies, including naked and conjugated antibodies, based on their functions. Test your knowledge of these antibodies and their applications.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
